Automated Software Test Engineer at T-Rex Solutions
T-Rex Solutions is seeking an Automated Software Test Engineer to support the development of products using cutting edge technologies as part of a large modernization effort supporting the General Services Administration (GSA) customer, the program is named FLEET. The candidate will be an integral component of a team of passionate and enthusiastic IT professionals and has tremendous opportunities to contribute to T-Rex’s growing portfolio.
In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and operating products in Cloud platform for enterprise-wide use. These products include modern enterprise applications that are accessible and responsive via any device (web/mobile). The candidate will be responsible for developing quality products using industry best practices and is is expected to have extensive experience in software development, integration with different systems, software release management, and operations.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop System Test Automation Scripts using Selenium web driver, Jest , Cucumber, API testing (for e.g. RestAssured/Karate) and experience in using Selenium Javascript APIs
Support Test Automation Solution Planning and Estimation. Analyze current architecture and test platforms to formulate a vision for growth and expansion.
Perform detailed test designs using sound software test engineering principals in the context of test automation platforms and integration across distributed systems
Collaboratively elaborate requirements to enable Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) with BAs and developers
Perform tasks required for automated test implementation including review acceptance criteria (Gherkin scripts), create integration/regression test scenarios, test cases, implement test data management strategy, and generate required reports.
Improve existing test automation frameworks (i.e. make them faster, more flexible and easier to use). Utilize parallel processing or grid systems to speed up the tests
Gather non-functional performance requirements, analyze and strategize the performance test approach
Build performance testing frameworks that can be leveraged by development teams and QA teams to do their performance testing
Hands-on script development using JMeter or Gatling or other open source tools
Measure various aspect of the system performance, including throughput, response times, resource usage such as CPU, memory, thread utilization and IO statistics.
Ability to work closely with Application Development and DevOps teams to identify, troubleshoot and debug performance issues
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to obtain Federal Government Public Trust
7+ years of full-lifecycle application development experience and at least 3 years of experience using the technologies listed below and AWS cloud platform
Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field can substitute for years of experience: Associates Degree replaces 3 years, Bachelors Degree replaces 6 years, and Masters Degree replaces 9 years of experience.
Minimum of 4 years demonstrated experience in one or more of the following toolsets/frameworks:
Selenium Grid/WebDriver
Selenium JavaScript APIs
Cucumber/Gherkin
jUnit, TestNG
API testing (RestAssured/Karate)
Experience in development using JavaScript (React.js, Node.js, modern JavaScript libraries - ES6 - 2015 and later versions)
Experience working with databases and various data formats and related technologies for testing
Experience in Agile and Scrum development methodologies
Experience in testing UI/UX best practices and 508 compliance
Knowledge in management tools such as JIRA Platform, Serena Business Manager
Strong written and communication skills required
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following toolsets/frameworks is desired:
Jest
Protractor/Jasmin
Github/Bitbucket
JMeter
Gatling
T-Rex Overview
Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.
T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.
T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $122,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.